Bullish Celtic's manager does not fear the sack however the Parkhead faithful display wrath after loss.
Wilfried Nancy declared he did not fear losing his job, asserting, “I believe we are very near to a turnaround,” in the wake of moving dangerously close to the exit with a comprehensive defeat by Rangers.
A Second-Half Capitulation Leads to Old Firm Disaster
Celtic were in front their oldest rivals at the interval but a collapse after the break enabled the Gers to move level on points with the defending Scottish Premiership champions. The former MLS manager, who was brought in from Columbus Crew, has now presided over six losses in eight fixtures.
“We are together at the club,” said Nancy.
Questioned about the speculation, the 48-year-old responded: “It’s not on my mind. I concentrate on working out methods to get the team to excel on small moments.
Protest Erupts
Celtic’s support voiced their fury – towards the dugout and directors – by gathering at Parkhead. The board are thought to be considering to bring back Martin O’Neill, who had a fruitful caretaker period before Nancy was hired, if Nancy departs.
“The outcomes [that leads to pressure]. That is the situation for the moment. But by saying this is the reality, I am not saying that I am giving up. No. The message is we are on the cusp, really, really close to change the narrative.”
Nancy’s Persistent Belief
He remains focused on the fact Celtic show good levels for a half at a time. For instance, were it not for poor finishing they would have been greater than 1-0 up. “I saw enough other than the fact that we missed our chances,” he said. “I acknowledge that we lost, but I must remain fair.
“The level we had at stages was of top quality. That is a fact. I could not speak so positively if it was untrue. But that’s why, in terms of results, I mentioned this is the same story. Which is why I said that we are nearly there to getting it right. But for the moment: details, details, details.”
“I saw a lot of encouraging signs that we did, like today again. However comes down to consistency. My outlook would change if it was not the case. This is why I firmly believe the team can to fix this.”
The Rangers Boss Outlook
Danny Röhl was cautious about a title charge even after what seemed like a statement victory. “One match at a time, so we can develop something here,” he said. “The belief in the group is outstanding.”
